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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,443.92, 1,194,811.83 and 481,236.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,443.92, 1,194,811.83 and 481,236.39 is: 721,037.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,443.92 : 1,194,811.83 = 481,236.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,443.92/1,194,811.83 = 481,236.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,443.92x = 1,194,811.83 × 481,236.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,443.92x = 574,986,931,798.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,986,931,798.49/797,443.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,037.45

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